Economy
Fed Figuring Out Digital Currency
The US Federal Reserve is continuing its research into a “digital dollar” and has unveiled a technical specification for how it might work, The Washington Post has reported.
U.S. Silica (SLCA) Raises Industrial & Specialty Products Prices
U.S. Silica (SLCA) decides to raise prices of Industrial & Specialty Products to counter the increasing costs of raw materials and other expenses.
Environment
Researchers report game-changing technology to remove 99% of carbon dioxide from air
It is a significant advance for carbon dioxide capture and could bring more environmentally friendly fuel cells closer to market.
Health
Israel to End COVID-19 Vaccine Passport for Most Places
Top Israeli officials this week decided to abolish the country’s “green pass” COVID-19 vaccine passport for restaurants, hotels, gyms, and theaters.
Sweden to End Covid Restrictions
The announcement comes as the Public Health Agency said COVID-19 should no longer be classified as an illness presenting a danger to society.
Canadian Province Dropping All Covid Restrictions
Saskatchewan has become the first province to announce it will be dropping all COVID-19 restrictions, including proof of vaccination requirements.
Some Democrat-Run Cities Aim to End Vaccine and Mask Mandates
Several Democrat-run cities are looking to end COVID-19 vaccine mandates and mask requirements amid growing opposition to pandemic-related rules.
Wall Street Journal: Vaccines Cause Menstrual Cycle Changes
Since widespread immunization against Covid-19 began last year, doctors and medical researchers have been fielding reports of painful cramps, delayed periods and other changes in menstrual cycles among some who got the vaccines. Now research confirms that the shots can affect menstrual cycles.
Physician: I Won’t Vaccinate My Young Child Until Data is Complete
I have a 3-year-old daughter. Will we vaccinate her with 2 doses of Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine if the FDA and CDC authorizes its use this month? Absolutely not. Not unless there are actual data showing the vaccine is certain to work for her. So far, such data do not exist or are not public.
Resilience
Jon Stewart Defends Rogan from Critics’ Overblown Rhetoric
On his own show, Stewart applauded Rogan for being open to facts that disproved his beliefs, and said someone like Tucker Carlson would never do the same.
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